Tara Dyson Skipper, 42, Pestco Exterminating Co. part-owner

Tara Dyson Skipper, of Leland, died peacefully at home on Saturday, July 18, 2015, at the age of 42.

Tara was born on Sept. 20, 1972, in Richmond, Virginia. She was a graduate of E.A. Laney High School and was part-owner of Pestco Exterminating Co.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Rachel Dyson, and two brothers, Drew and Robert Wade.

Tara is survived by her husband, Morris Ray Skipper and her daughter and best friend, Hayley Ann Skipper, both of the home; sister, Angel Cribb, of Wilmington; and her beloved fur baby, Marley. She will be deeply missed by her father and mother-in-law, Morris and Carolyn Skipper Sr.; brother and sisters-in-law; as well as her nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, 2015, at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service, 3915 Oleander Drive, Wilmington. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 22, 2015, at the funeral home.